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Snapshot: After the Storm

Commentary: Congratulations, But What Does ACT Do Again?

As the new director of development at ACT for Alexandria, I was excited to begin sharing the news with my friends about my new job and this fantastic organization.

Commentary: What To Do with All That Energy

Well, something's happening and it's got people’s passion stirring!


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Mentor of The Month

Finding Joy in Reading

In late 2015, I began looking for volunteer opportunities as a way to give back to my community.

Commentary: A Day Without Whining

What do women really want? If you live in our area, the obvious answer is a day off from work.

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Area Filmmakers at Bethesda Film Fest

Films include art of painting with wax, history of collard greens, and a doctor walking the line of his own morality.

The fifth annual Bethesda Film Fest will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, and will feature five short documentaries made by local filmmakers.


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Local Filmmakers at Bethesda Film Fest

Films include art of painting with wax, history of collard greens, and a doctor walking the line of his own morality.

Filmmakers from Alexandria, Arlington

Stop Bullying Federal Workers

Republicans hold control of all three branches of government, and therefore have a responsibility to lead the civil service that employs millions of Americans, and every American relies upon for myriad services.

Arrests Follow Alexandria Cell Phone Robberies

The Alexandria Police Department has been investigating robberies of cell phones that occurred recently in Alexandria.


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Alexandria Faith Community Sees Underbelly of Housing Shortage

Another church adds testimony to City Council.

Another church has written to City Council about the human need stemming from the city’s lack of affordable housing.

Obituary: Bob Michel, Longtime Congressman

To many, Bob Michel will be remembered as the longtime Illinois congressman and skilled politician who served for 38 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.


Workshop To Support Caregivers: Senior Services of Alexandria

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) receives calls regularly from family members who are struggling to care for their loved ones.

Letter to the Editor: Budget in Alexandria City Council’s Hands

On Feb. 21, I presented City Council and the public with proposed city operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, and a proposed capital improvement program (CIP) for the next decade.

Letter to the Editor: Prioritize Minnie Howard

We write on behalf of the Capacity Committee of the T.C. Williams High School Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).


Letter to the Editor: Another ‘Special Tax Zone’

In a few weeks, the Alexandria City Council will be considering the formulation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in Old Town.

Living Legends Celebrates 10 Years

Donley, Euille among 2017 honorees.

Former Alexandria mayors Kerry Donley and Bill Euille are among the Class of 2017 Living Legends of Alexandria who will be honored at the organization’s 10th anniversary Meet the Legends reception March 16 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.

Portner's Brewhouse Reopening This Week

Portner Brewhouse Reopens


Grab a Seat at the Table

For Mount Vernon three-course beer pairing.

Beer in Mount Vernon

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Scouts Clean Out Trash from Hunting Creek

Boy Scouts clean trash